Devastation Struck On October 28, 2025 , Jamaica experienced the most devastating Hurricane known as Melissa . As a teenager, I experienced Ivan but I was now ready to face a new Category 5 contender known as Melissa. Her only counterpart I knew about was " Wild Gilbert " which crippled the island in 1988. When I heard that it would severely impact the Western part of the island , I went on an online prayer vigil on October 27, 2025 and I repented on behalf of my household. Melissa visited my home at approximately 1:30 pm in the afternoon on October 28 in all her rage and fury. She tried to take the awnings on the verandah but my family and I wrestled with her to lose her hold. By the grace of God when she passed, we escaped with only a pear tree uprooted and 1 of the awnings falling off which we were able to secure. There was a bit of water that came in one of the rooms but to God be the glory, everything else was in tact. It will be an experience that my daughter and I...
7 Christian Parenting Tips for Caribbean Single Moms
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Parenting isn’t easy, but with God’s grace and mercy, you can raise your children with love, gentle discipline, and wisdom. These parenting tips are shared to remind Christian moms that they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them. [Philippians 4:13]
Here are 7 parenting tips that I’ve learned through my journey as a Christian mother.
Parent Tip #1 - Speak Positive words
✨Speak life to them as your words have power. There is life and death in the power of the tongue. E.g. Say daily to them that they are loved and say what you love about them. I read Kenneth Copeland's The Power of the Tongue and it taught me the importance of using the tongue to create rather than destroy.
Parent Tip # 2- Learn to be patient
✨ Learn to be patient as children don't like to be rushed. Patience goes a long way. I read Parenting with Patience by SB Wade and it provides a practical and in-depth exploration into managing parental anger and turning it into nurturing bonds with your children.
Parent Tip #3 - Be mindful of your actions
✨ Be mindful of your actions- children are watching what you say and do. Be a good role model for them.
Parent Tip #4- Give your undivided attention
✨Put away the phone or other distractions and show children that you are listening to them when they speak. They appreciate it once they have our complete attention.
Parent Tip #5- Apologize when you're wrong
✨ Say you're sorry when you have made a mistake or accused them of something they never did. They will also follow your pattern and be quick to admit their faults.
Parent Tip #6 - Pray daily for your children
✨ Pray Daily for your children- pray for every area of their lives- their health, their interactions, God's protection etc. I have found the The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian to be very useful. Some of the prayers include Securing Protection from Harm, Identifying God-Given Gifts and Talents and Instilling the Desire to Learn.
Parent Tip #7 - Practice self control
✨ Practice self control- This is a fruit of the spirit that the Holy Spirit has to help you with. It is best for us to be slow to anger as children will believe we are angry with them and internalize it the wrong way.
In a nutshell, you can have a better relationship with your children by practicing these 7 parenting tips which are: speaking positive words, being patient, being mindful of your actions, giving your undivided attention ,apologizing when you're wrong , praying daily and practicing self control. By God's grace and mercy, you shall overcome.
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